Description: Under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, the Army of Tennessee had
retired south of Peachtree Creek, an east to west flowing stream, about
three miles north of Atlanta. Sherman split his army into three columns
for the assault on Atlanta with George H. Thomasís Army of the Cumberland
moving from the north. Johnston had decided to attack Thomas, but Confederate
President Jefferson Davis relieved him of command and appointed John B.
Hood to take his place. Hood attacked Thomas after his army crossed Peachtree
Creek. The determined assault threatened to overrun the Union troops at
various locations. Ultimately, though, the Yankees held, and the Rebels
fell back.